Rock Night Out

Is there any better outfit than a sharp, black blazer (perfect closet staple item to help you buy less), classic band tee, and perfectly worn denim? I think not. Paired with a dark, vampy lip and sexy, strappy heels you are set for a night out to see a local band or grab cocktails at a swanky new lounge. I really need to get my hands on a pair of Rag & Bone/Jeans and several gorgeous pieces from Jennifer Zuener's delicately gold and perfect-for-layering collection (also dying over this).

What's your go-to, always-sexy-and-classy look for a night out?

Blush & Navy Crush

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If you've perused any recent fashion mag or followed NYFW , you know blush and navy are huge for transition to Spring, and I couldn't agree more. If you consider navy to be a masculine tone and blush to be flawlessly feminine, then this combo is the perfect juxtaposition. Is there anything better than fashion juxtapositions? Leather and lace, boyfriends jeans & cropped top, moto jacket and floral dress. I think not!

Those gorgeous peachy track pants and adorable "Darling!" sweater are currently on the way to my house and I cannot wait to pair them together. I may need to make a run to Forever21 to pick up that super slouchy and super stylish beanie ASAP. How would you style navy and blush? 

Keep It Faux

Unless you've been living under a rock, you probably know that rocking fur is a pretty huge deal in the fashion world. Personally, I absolutely love this look (and can finally dust off my faux fur vest I bought for a Halloween costume years ago!). HOWEVER, please keep the fur wearing FAUX! Really people, there is no excuse to wear real fur when there are so many amazing faux pieces out there. Don't believe me? Check it out below.

1. Grey Tipped Faux Coat
2. Unreal Fire and Ice Faux Jacket
3. Topshop 'Teddy' Faux Peacoat
4. Soft Faux Cropped Jacket
5. alice and olivia Faux Coat (and my personal, to-die-for, fav!)

topshop

I may or may not have a slight major obsession with Topshop. Thank you to London for finally sharing this amazing fashion line with us Americans! Below are just a few of the pieces I'm realllly craving currently:

 purple cami / black print dress /  black romper jumpsuit /  boy shorts /  elastic waistband pants

unconventional.

While it's super easy and basically a necessity to pile on classic necklaces, earrings, and bracelets to complete any outfit, there's a trend developing that we cannot deny: unconventional jewelry items to really make a style statement. Whether they are here for a long time or just for the summer, ear cuffs are having a super hot moment. Check out a few of my favorite pieces below and do tell: do you dare to step out of your fashion comfort zone and try these out? How would you style them?

1. Nasty Gal Shark Tooth Ear Cuff

2. Zara Rhinestone Ear Cuff

3. Repossi Diamond Ear Cuff

4. BCBG Metal Stone Ear Cuff

long distance inspiration

Nothing says summer or music festival season like road trips do. There's just something about long roads, gas station snacks, and a free spirit that can be so refreshing. Of course, having the style to match that free spirit and desire for adventure is key. Obviously, turning to Free People for that effortless, hippie-chic, style is a no brainer. Enjoy their latest lookbook:

Shop these looks here and check out Free People's collection via Shop Bop here.

Celebs Who Inspire

While sometimes celebs can be inspiring in other ways (i.e. through their work, philanthropy), let's face it the real reason we adore celebs is for their amazing style and fashion sense. I mean, when you can buy the world, why not buy the best outfits out there? So here's a little ode to the celeb fashionistas inspiring me this month.

Obviously you can't do a celeb fashion post without Nicole Richie in it , how amazing is she in these black and white striped palazzos?!

Sophie Monk can rock grunger chic like no one else. Shop her One Teaspoon duds here.

Rachel Zoe. Missoni. Floppy Hat. Hermes Cuff. I Die.

Make A Statement

House of Harlow 1960 charm jewelry / J.Crew handcrafted necklace / Vanessa Mooney jewelry / Kate Spade 14k earrings / Kendra Scott 14k earrings

If there is one thing on my wish list it would have to be statement jewelry pieces. Whether it's a bright pair of classy chic earrings or a tribal inspired chunky necklace, this trend makes it easy to spice up any outfit. If you're like me and gravitate towards graphic tees, sneakers, and distressed denim for everyday wear, then adding a statement piece is perfect to spice up any casual-cool look. How do you style this jewelry trend?

Midweek Musings

1 and 2. I'm pretty sure I am the only person in the world who does not have a pair of Zara heeled sandals. This is not even an exaggeration.

3. I absolutely adore dream catchers. I need one for my bedroom, perhaps a t-shirt with one, and definitely this gorgeous one from Free People.

4. How perfect is this Topshop dress? Makes me want to go on a safari, or at least pair with my new Chuck Taylors for a perfect summer outfit.

5. This clutch could add just the right amount of edge to any outfit, day or night. Any if Nicole Richie's behind its coolness, who am I to do disagree?

6. I have been on the hunt for the perfect kimono, and I'm pretty sure I found it.

Rompers and Jumpsuits

What's easier and possibly more stylish and put together than a dress? Why a romper or jumpsuit of course. This chic closet staple is no longer just a classic for kindergartners. In fact, fashionistas from all walks of style are rocking these one-piece wonders. 

Don't believe me? Here's proof:

Technically speaking, rompers are usually associated with short-like lengths while jumpsuits can be a bit dressier as they are typically longer in length. For simplicity's sake, let's just use the terms interchangeably (after all, it wouldn't be the first time fashion's lines were blurred).  While this item can be dressed up or down and worn for a multitude of events whether it's running errands or going to a fancy dinner, below I found a few save- and splurge-worthy pieces that are a bit more basic. 

1. Madeleine Thompson 2. Alexander McQueen 3. Top Shop

What are your thoughts on this intergenerational phenomena?

The Little Black Boot

Move over LBD, LBB is the new must-have staple in any girl's closet! I have been on the hunt for the perfect black bootie for awhile now. While my closet already boasts black wedge boots, black fringe boots, black studded boots, and black combat boots, it won't be complete until I add the lit

tle black bootie (seriously though). Here are some I'm debating drooling over:

1. Zara Flat Boot 2. Sam Edelman Petty Bootie 3. Isabel Marant Bootie
4. DV by Dolce Vita Juju 5. Ash Suede Ankle Boot 6. Connie Chelsea Boot

While I'm leaning towards the tried and true Sam Edelman Petty, I'm really obsessed over this gorgeous pair, but I'm not sure if I can convince myself (or my bank account) to make the splurge.

Which is your fave?

Best of IG Thus Far.

Thought I'd share with you all some of my favorite Instagram pictures from over the past year. What would we do without social media and camera snapshots to remind us of how fab life really is?! Oh, and you should follow me @sarabayles 

Midweek Musings

To get us through the rest of the week, I thought I'd share a few images of what is currently inspiring me style-wise. I find myself spending countless hours scouring the internet, magazines, and fashion books for looks worthy of imitation; it might be a slight obsession of mine.

I'm currently really feeling the black and white craze, mixing of prints, dressy day suits, desert chic festival wear, and John Lennon-esque anything (my boyfriend doesn't quite understand this new obsession of mine, but I'm sure some of you out there do...right?). I hope you find these lookbook snippets from a few of my favorite brands as aesthetically stimulating as I do and please tell, which look is your fave?

Nasty Gal

Jeffrey Campbell

Wildfox 

Sabo Skirt

Urban Outfitters

Summer Lust List

There are 52 days left until Summer; but who's counting?! Growing up in Southern California means always being ready for sunny days and warm nights because they really could come at any time of the year! Nonetheless, I still get that butterfly feeling knowing that endless hours of daylight, BBQs and pool parties, and crop tops and beachy hair are just around the corner! 
Here are some of my go-to Summer items and pieces I'm currently lusting after (I'm thinking those Karen Walker sunnies are next on my shopping list!). Am I missing any Summer essentials?

Stay tuned for more Summer-worthy items :)

Free People mesh cutout dress / American Eagle Outfitters floral corset / IRO harem pants / 

Victoria's Secret flamingo flounce top / Converse shoes / Tory Burch shoulder bag / Vanessa Mooney bead necklace / 

Karen Walker eyewear / Runwaydreamz Vintage jean shorts